WOODBURN – Tied at 34-34 at the end of three quarters, the Woodlan Lady Warriors took control in the final period and outscored visiting Blackhawk 19-12 to post a 53-46 win over the Braves Thursday night. Woodlan held a slim 9-8 advantage after eight minutes of action before Blackhawk took a 20-19 lead into the…
WOODBURN – Four quarters of high school basketball wasn’t enough to decide a winner Saturday evening but Bluffton outscored Woodlan 14-8 in the extra session to post a 69-63 victory over the Warriors. Bluffton jumped in front 14-7 at the end of one quarter and the Tigers pushed the margin from there. Quarter number two…
Before winter break, fifth graders at Antwerp Elementary School used their coding skills to program Dash robots to move and play the xylophone. Here, Dylan Hahn watches as Dominic Laker changes the code on the iPad. Behind them, Tyler Palacios prepares the Dash robot.
On December 19, 2018, the Paulding County D.A.R.E. program had a DA.R.E. Graduation for the 5th graders of Payne Elementary. Graduation is a time for the kids to think back on what they have learned in D.A.R.E. and it’s a time to reward the kids for completing the 12 week program. At the end…
Oakwood Elementary Choir put on a Christmas program for the student body and again for parents and friends on Tuesday, Dec. 18th. The choir shared many beautiful Christmas songs and performed a couple of dances from “The Nutcracker”.
The students and staff of Woodburn Lutheran School recently presented the Christmas program, “Angels Say What?!” This years’ program featured the 3rd grade students with on stage performances by the preschool, kindergarten, first, and second grade students and singing by all students in preschool through eighth grade. In this program, the Christmas story was told…
By: Patrick Troyer, Paulding SWCD Frank Lloyd Wright puts it best when he says “Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you.”. Wright’s saying inspires us to believe in the healing and relaxing power that nature provides to all of us and how it can be a little escape from…
EDGERTON – Hicksville doubled up host Edgerton 26-13 in the middle two quarters and the Aces went on to post a 44-33 win to claim its fifth consecutive Route 49 Classic tournament championship Friday night at Edgerton High School. Antwerp claimed third place in the tournament as the Archers recorded a 55-45 victory over Edon.…
Each Thursday evening, the Woodburn branch of the Allen County Public Library is the destination of choice for those who knit or crochet. Those who participate in the Yarn Lovers group not only work on personal projects. Throughout 2018, members made 68 scarves that will be donated in support of the 2019 Indiana Special Olympics.…
By: Joe Shouse, Sportswriter Havilland – Wayne Trace welcomed Van Wert to the Palace for the final game prior to Christmas and it was the visiting Cougars who unwrapped an impressive 67-55 win over the Raiders. Van Wert scored the first 11 points in the contest and settled for a 19-9 lead after one quarter…
The district uses Facility Management Express software for preventative maintenance planning, scheduling and documentation of inspections and maintenance activities. Public School Works software was also implemented to document staff safety training. The district is in the middle of a security upgrade at the bus garage to completely fence the perimeter of the bus storage area…
Oakwood Elementary kindergarten students sent letters to students in many states of the USA. They are now receiving letters in return from many students throughout the nation.
Wayne Trace Local Schools has been named a $10,000 grant recipient for the America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education program, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund, and will be celebrating with a check-presentation ceremony December 22, 2018 at half-time of the varsity boys’ basketball game at the Wayne Trace High School gymnasium. The district plans to use…
